Porostov
Porostov
Porosztó | |
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 Main church in Porostov | |
 Flag | |
  Porostov Location of Porostov in the Košice Region  Porostov Location of Porostov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°42′N 22°11′E / 48.70°N 22.18°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Sobrance District |
| First mentioned | 1412 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.29 km2 (2.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 189 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 725 5[3] |
| Area code | +421 56[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SO |
| Website | obecporostov |
Porostov (Hungarian: Porosztó) is a village and municipality in the Sobrance District in the Košice Region of east Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1412.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 109 metres (358 ft)[3] and covers an area of 7.29 km2 (2.81 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 233 | 231 | 213 | 189 |
| Difference | −0.85% | −7.79% | −11.26% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 192 | 189 |
| Difference | −1.56% |
It has a population of 189 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 195 | 98.48% |
| Not found out | 3 | 1.51% |
| Total | 198 |
In year 2021 was 198 people by ethnicity 195 as Slovak, 3 as Not found out and 1 as Czech.
Note on population: The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 152 | 76.77% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 23 | 11.62% |
| None | 13 | 6.57% |
| Calvinist Church | 4 | 2.02% |
| Not found out | 3 | 1.52% |
| Evangelical Church | 3 | 1.52% |
| Total | 198 |
In year 2021 was 198 people by religion 152 from Greek Catholic Church, 23 from Roman Catholic Church, 13 from None, 4 from Calvinist Church, 3 from Not found out and 3 from Evangelical Church.
Culture
The village has a public library and a soccer pitch.
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
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